Credential Storage Vulnerability in IBM Sametime Meeting Server
CVE-2016-2972

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Sametime
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2017

What is CVE-2016-2972?

A vulnerability in IBM Sametime Meeting Server versions 8.5.2 and 9.0 enables the local caching of user credentials within the browser. This flaw permits local users to potentially access and exploit these credentials, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive meetings. Users should ensure their environments are updated and secure to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Sametime 8.5.2

Sametime 8.5.2.1

Sametime 9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100599
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113855
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039231
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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